“Every Pennsylvanian deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care whenever and wherever they need it – and it shouldn't be up to an insurance company to choose what they cover,” Shapiro said. “More and more Pennsylvanians are relying on telehealth to see their doctor, and this bill requires insurers to cover telehealth services the same way they cover traditional in-person services. My administration will continue to work across party lines to expand access to health care for all Pennsylvanians, including those in our rural communities.

Under the new law, private health insurers that cover an in-person healthcare service must now also cover that same service via telemedicine, as long as the required standard of care is met.

The bill also sets standards for telehealth accessibility for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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